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Any ideas what type of finish was layered over the years on this picnic table? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by IMALlama@lemmy.world to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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I'm guessing this is the result of layers of slathering a fresh layer of finish on these tables. To be honest, I kind of like the look. Any idea what type of finish this might be?

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[–] geegaw@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, the lighter areas are where it has come up and been reapplied. Linseed oil gets darker with age, but I think the really dark areas are from a mold or mildew. I’ve only seen that in places with a lot of moisture year round.

[–] Tb0n3@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago

Mold or mildew? Perfect for a kitchen remodel in a flip house.

[–] IMALlama@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

We're in SE MI, so I wouldn't call it particularly moist but it's not super dry either. The weather out here is very similar to what I experienced in New England

Edit: based on surface wear and looking at these things for years now, it's been a few years since the last time they were refinished and there's no flaking.